Chapter 253: Quil Imprinted

Few days have passed, and I finally took off my leg brace. Sam and I went to Dr. River to take off my brace. Sam took time off from work to accompany me. Even though he was disappointed that Sue wasn't around to do it for me instead of Dr. River, he was surprisingly well behaved in front of Dr. River. He didn't try to snap at him or intimidate him. Probably Sam and his wolf no longer felt threatened by him. He was wearing a poker face, but when I tapped into his emotions, I didn't sense anything negative. I felt anticipation and excitement, so Sam was excited as me to finally be okay.

Besides that, the moment took off the brace. I slowly got off from the table to test out my leg. It felt so relieving to have it off. I have been waiting for this day forever. I even choked up some tears when I walked around the room to test out my brace-less leg. I came to this reality basically crippled. It was hard to adapt to this life with little control of your own body and constantly having to depend on others. I was dying to have some control back into my life.

asked timidly, "how is it?"

I said with a big smile, "great!"

He nodded with a small smile, "good..I assumed we all done for today."

I nodded while glancing at Sam for approval. He gave a small nod, so Dr. River gave his farewells and left the room. Sam embraced tightly while I was smiling so happily in his embrace.

I pulled out of his embrace and said excitedly, "Sam."

He replied with an amused expression, "Yes?"

I asked shyly, "Can I drive around your truck around La Push? Now I can walk normal again, I can drive. I want to take my first trip around La Push. I haven't gotten explored since..I came."

Sam blinked. He thought for few moments, and said, "okay. It helps that you aren't going anywhere far, so I don't feel nervous letting you explore around La Push. But, why my truck? I don't mind you using it, but I'm curious."

I gave a nervous laugh, knowing it sounds a bit childish and said "I ..uh its been awhile since I drove big trucks..and I want to feel confident..powerful..bold, driving around your truck."

Sam threw his head back and laughed, "okay, okay. I get it."

He gave me a chaste kiss on the lips, and said, "if it makes you feel confident, go right ahead."

I cheered happily and wrap my arounds around Sam. "Oh, thank you thank you. You don't know how much this means to me."

He chuckled lowly, "I know you need it."

He gave me a knowing look, and I responded with a smile. After that, we said goodbyes to the nurses and Sue who was arriving to the clinic. As I got on Sam's truck and turning it on, Sam was by the woods waving me goodbye. I gave a quick honk on him before quickly backing out from the parking lot and zooming down the road. I was laughing like a maniac with my sudden feeling of confidence and mischievousness as I saw a stunned Sam at the distance from the exaggerated exit that I did.

I bet he didn't see that one coming.

Eventually, I saw Sam going deep into the woods. I assumed he is going in wolf form to work. It was still early in the morning, so I decided to pass through the beach. I went down the neighborhood, going down different streets not caring whether I meet a dead end or not. I wanted to explore La Push and get to know the streets, so I have better sense of direction. Alegria barely have any memories of how to go through the Rez, so I am going to fill in the gaps of her memories by adventuring around. I passed through multiple areas of deep forest. I amazed by the beauty of Rez. The trees were thick, flourished and who knows how long they have been around. There were some mountains that I passed by and cliffs as well. I made mental notes of some places that looked like a good place to have a date with Sam in the future. Maybe we can do a picnic or go hiking now that I can walk normally again.

Then, I saw Quil walking down the road, alone. It seemed like he was very deep in thought because he didn't saw me driving next to him. I rolled down the window and I called out teasingly, "hey babe, do you need a ride?"

It startled Quil out of his daze that he looked up startled and confused. When he saw who it was, he frowned with his mouth gaping in confusion.

He stated, "you're-you're driving?"

I smiled down to him, "yup."

He blinked in understanding, "so you're off from the leg brace?"

"yup."

Quil smiled genuinely. "That's great."

I wasn't sure what to ask, but since he was walking by the road alone…something must be wrong with Quil..so, I added sincerely, "thanks.. are you going anywhere? I can give you a lift."

Quil stammered, "I, uh, was planning to head to Jake's place. Do you mind dropping me off there?"

I said, "sure. Hop in."

Quil went around and sat at the back seat than the front seat. I didn't question it. Knowing Quil, he properly did it out of respect to Sam. I went back onto the road. It was completely silent between us. Whatever it was bothering Quil, it really was eating him up. Usually, he would talk my ear off which I occasionally don't mind. I was getting concerned, but I didn't want to come off push.

Since there were still sometime before we get to Jake's place, I asked, "do you..wanna talk Quil?"

I glanced back at the rear mirror to see if Quil was going to respond. Quil frowned for awhile until he sighed, "it's something that gramps said that has been bothering me…"

I stayed quiet. Giving Quil the space to keep talking to collect his thoughts. He said with hint of sorrow to his voice, "lately, my wolf spirit and I feel off. I feel like there is something missing in my life, but I don't know what it could be."

His expression into a half-smirk, "but, how could that be? I have my two best friends back in my life again. We killed that red-headed leech, so I-I thought I would feel..complete if that makes sense."

Ah..I think where this could be. Quil..is meant to imprint on Claire…Is Quil's wolf spirit sense that they may have a imprint, but haven't gotten to meet her yet?

Quil continued, "so, I asked gramps. He said.. 'the answer that I'm looking for is closer to me than I think and in due time, it will be all revealed.' Whatever the hell that suppose to mean" he added resentfully.

Quil sighed, "so..i thought of hanging out with Jake, and I wanted to think about this alone without the pack knowing my thoughts.." Quil said hurriedly, "nothing wrong with my pack brothers. I just..need some space, and its hard when we all share a mind link in wolf form."

I added, "that makes sense. There's nothing wrong with wanting a little away from the pack.."

He nodded slowly. There was an awkward silence between us. I said slowly, "maybe it's best to take one step at a time and enjoy your life as much as you can before whatever will happen happens."

I trailed off mindlessly, "The more we are fixated on something, it easier to lose sight of things around us and possibly clues that would help us find the answer.."

I was saying it from experience with my adjustment to this reality. If I hadn't occupied my life and treasure what I have now, then I would've continued to wallow in deep depression and self-pity for my new life and stuck on fulfilling what the spirits and Alegria wanted me to do in my second chance in life.

I glanced back at the mirror and Quil had a worried expression on his face. He said nervously, "it sounded like..you went through something for you to say something like this."

I gulped thickly. My heart slightly raced with building anxiety weighing in my chest. I..just didn't know how to respond to that question. I..am not even sure if I am ready to have to this type of conversation with the pack just yet.

I think Quil noticed the change of my heart, and he said quickly with hands raised up, "I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry if you aren't ready to talk about it."

I immediately felt quilt and quicky assured Quil as I shaked my head , "no-no. it's not you..it's just that I am not ready to talk about..it. It's something I would need to you and others, but for now, are you ok with this response?"

Quil nodded reverently, "yes, yes. Please don't get upset. I don't want Sam chewing my head later."

I laughed softly, "it's okay, Quil. You're okay. You didn't overstep."

He nodded slowly while giving huge sigh of relief. He laid back against the seat with his eyes closed as if he was digesting the information that we had just talked about. Thankfully, I made it to Jake's place. Quil said his goodbyes, and I stayed to wait until I see Quil going inside Jake's house. I glanced back, and I saw that it was Billy who answered the door. Billy and Quil had a quick conversation before Billy closed the door and Quil going back to the truck. He got back in the truck, and I asked, "what happened?"

Quil sighed, "Jacob went with Charlie to go pick up Bella from the mental hospital since her graduation is coming up soon."

Right. I forgot about that.

I said unsurely, "do you..want me to drop you off somewhere else or..?"

Quil opened his mouth then his eyes flashed gold for a second. He tilted his head in confusion and he stammered, "I-I don't know why..but my wolf spirit wants me to stay with you for the time being. So..I guess do you mind taking me home?"

I nodded, "sure, no problem."

I turned on the engine and started moving again. I decided to stop by the gas station to pump gas. For a truck as big as Sam's, it needs a lotta gas, and I basically went on a adventure at the Rez. It would be messed to be that person who leaves the tank empty to someone who lend their car to them. When I stopped, I turned off the engine. I opened the door as I about to jump off from the truck until I felt the truck starting to shake immensely. I immediately turned around and it was Quil vibrating.

I asked as calmly as I can trying not to cause Quil to get more agitated, "What's wrong?"

Quil's eyes were flashing gold, and he stammered in shock, "imprint..I smell her."

My eyes widened, and I looked around the gas station. There was a small car in front of me, and when I looked at the entrance to the gas station. I saw Leah coming out with two other girls. From the looks, I knew instantly it was Emily and Claire. They both had bags of stuff in their hands as Emily and Claire were chattering loudly with Leah silently observing them. Once they got closer to her car, she noticed Sam's truck. She stiffened as she looks up to see who was in the truck.

She saw me and gave no reaction. Her expression was blank. I wasn't sure if she was holding back expressing her true feelings about me, or she really did not care.

However, when she saw Quil. Leah frowned then I heard Emily asked Claire, "Claire bear.. what's wrong?"

Claire was staring with awe look on her expression as she locked eyes with Quil. Leah glanced back at Claire then she looked back at Quil again, and I knew she knew what just happened.

Quil imprinted on Claire.

Author's Note:

Hey..It's been awhile. I had a huge writers block. I even thought of putting this story on hiatus. I rewrote this chapter because I just didn't know how else to continue the story, but thankfully I got this chapter out there. I have no excuses for my long absence. It's short, but I'm determined to finish this fanfic no matter what..I don't know when I will upload another, but thanks for the patience!

Happy Mother's Day